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Alice Child

Psychodynamic

Personal Profile


Hello, I’m Alice, a compassionate, curious, and non-judgemental psychotherapist. I help people explore and overcome the difficulties stopping them from enjoying rewarding lives and fulfilling relationships. I passionately believe in the possibility of change, and, that given enough time and space, everyone can enjoy a richer, happier life. Sometimes you just need the help of a therapist to find your way there.

How I can help you

I am experienced in supporting clients to:

• Process difficult and traumatic experiences, including sexual and childhood trauma

• Build resilience and self-esteem to better manage depression, anxiety, and panic

• Develop greater self-awareness to reduce repeated distressing or unhelpful behaviours

• Clarify feelings about neurodiversity to navigate the world with greater confidence

• Explore gender or sexual identities to feel more comfortable in themselves and in relationships

• Understand behaviour and thought patterns to improve relationship difficulties

• Examine who they are, where they are in life, how they got there, and where they’d like to be.

However you’re feeling, and whatever has happened to you, I can help by:

• Listening with curiosity, compassion, and no judgement

• Taking you, and your difficulties, seriously

• Offering an affirming, supportive space where you can bring all of yourself, however you identify

• Building a trusting relationship with you where we can explore your feelings

• Sensitively developing knowledge of your inner world, including patterns you may be repeating which aren’t helping you.

This can increase your sense of well-being and equip you better for the future, allowing you to move forward with more confidence and self-awareness.

My approach to therapy

I’m kind, empathetic, compassionate, and curious. I’m patient – we’ll go at your pace. I’m supportive – I know examining your feelings can be difficult, so I’ll be alongside you in our work. I’m honest – unlike friends and family, I won’t judge or give advice. Instead, I’ll offer an alternative perspective to untangle and reframe your feelings. As a psychodynamic therapist, I’m interested in your past and present. Childhood experiences create coping mechanisms (often out of your awareness) which impact how you move through the world. Increasing awareness of these patterns allows you to alter thoughts, feelings and behaviours – to fundamentally redefine your relationship with yourself and others and experience life differently.

Practicalities

I offer sessions in-person at One Allan Park Wellbeing Clinic in Stirling as well as online. My fee is £70 for 50-minute sessions. Consistency supports change, so I usually meet clients weekly, on the same day, at the same time, on an open-ended basis. If that doesn't work for you (if you work shifts for example), please get in touch so we can discuss how we could work together. 

Regardless of what we discuss, how we meet, and for how long, I will hold your story with the greatest care, providing a confidential, private, and caring space, where I hope you can feel safe. 

I know choosing a therapist to share your feelings with takes a leap of faith. Trust your instincts, and if you feel I could be a good fit, please get in touch to arrange an initial session, where you can ask me any questions.

About Me

Alice Child
Alice Child
Stirling
FK8 1HN
One Allan Park Wellbeing Clinic, 1 Allan Park, Stirling
FK8 2QG
Counsellor, Psychotherapist
Training

I have been trained in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, gaining a distinction in my Postgraduate Diploma. 

Qualifications

MSc, PgDip

Experience

I have gained extensive experience working with individuals with various concerns, in both community clinics and private practice. I have a particular interest in working with men, sexual trauma, and individuals who want to discover who they truly are. 

Membership Bodies

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Registered Member

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  • Psychodynamic
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  • Psychoanalytic
  • Relational
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